Downey USD Food Services Hispanic Inspired Food Products RFQ 2026/2027
Downey UnifiedSchool · Downey, CA- Due
- Jul 8, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jun 10, 2026
- Primary contact
- Florence Shih
- (562) 469-6534
The 30-second brief
Downey Unified School District is requesting price quotes for Hispanic inspired food products for the 2026/2027 school year. Quotes are due July 8, 2026, and samples may be required for evaluation within five days of the due date.
Price quote, Product samples
Equivalent product evaluation
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Summary
Downey Unified School District is requesting price quotes for Hispanic inspired food products for the 2026/2027 school year. Quotes are due July 8, 2026, and samples may be required for evaluation within five days of the due date.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Equivalent product evaluation
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Price quote, Product samples
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
insurance certificates
- Submit to
- 11627 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California, 90241
- Scope location
- Downey, California
- Reported agency
- Downey Unified School District
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Downey Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 8, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 11627 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California, 90241. For questions, contact Florence Shih.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Downey Unified in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Florence Shih at (562) 469-6534. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Price quote, Product samples. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Equivalent product evaluation" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Downey Unified?
All active and historical solicitations from Downey Unified are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Downey Unified regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: insurance certificates. Review the full document from Downey Unified for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Downey, California. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.